Ephrata
in Lancaster County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.180 and -76.179 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 10' 47" and W -76° 10' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:53 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 7:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Ephrata

Ephrata in Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) with it's 13,861 habitants is located in United States about 100 mi (or 161 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ephrata is now 03:53 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Ephrata, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lancaster Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Independence Hall in a distance of 72 mi (or 116 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading, Pottsville and York. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 57% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn - Suites Ephrata - Mountain Springs

Address
0,5 mi
380 East Main Street
17522 Ephrata
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Historic Smithton Inn

Address
0,8 mi
900 W. Main Street
17522 Ephrata
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Amish Country

Address
6,9 mi
626 W. Main St.
17557 New Holland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Scottish Inn Ephrata/Lancaster

Address
0,7 mi
230 N. Reading Road
17522 EPHRATA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn Akron

Address
2,2 mi
116 S. 7th Street
17501 Akron
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Red Roof Inn Denver

Address
5,1 mi
2017 N READING ROAD BUILDING A
17517 DENVER
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Address
5,1 mi
2031 North Reading Road
17517 Denver
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RED CARPET INN DENVER

Address
5,2 mi
2069 NORTH READING ROAD
17517 Denver
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Lancaster County North

Address
5,2 mi
1 Denver Road
17517 Denver
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Black Horse Lodge & Suites

Address
5,4 mi
N Reading Rd 2180
17517 Denver
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Annie Jr.

Published: June 08, 2013
Length: 41:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

From the 2013 production by Ephrata Performing Arts Center The feisty "Little Orphan Annie" of comic book fame comes to glorious life in this beloved family musical about an abandoned child...


Death of a Salesman

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 13:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

Arthur Miller's tragic tale transcends time and is perhaps more relevant today than it was when it made its Broadway premier in 1949. As many struggle to recover from the Great Recession, Willy...


Into The Woods

Published: April 27, 2011
Length: 03:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

From the 2011 (April 28th - May 14th) production by Ephrata Performing Arts Center This classic Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical mixes together famous characters from several beloved fairy.


Grey Gardens

Published: September 28, 2010
Length: 20:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

From the 2010 (Sep 30 - Oct 8) production by Ephrata Performing Arts Center Big Edie and Little Edie Beale — Jackie Kennedy's aunt and cousin — became notorious in 1971 when it was discovered...


The Full Monty

Published: November 02, 2010
Length: 43:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

From the 2010 (Nov 4 - 20) production by Ephrata Performing Arts Center This crowd-pleasing musical version of the popular British movie moves the story to Buffalo, New York. Terrence McNally's...


Pole Barn Contractor Ephrata PA Lancaster Pole Buildings Inc

Published: September 17, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PoleBarnEphrataPA

Pole Barn Contractor Ephrata PA Lancaster Pole Buildings Inc (717) 572-2266 For residential, commercial, or agricultural pole buildings, get a professional pole barn contractor with high quality...


Athearn HO Scale Train ~ GE AC4400 Norfolk Southern PRR Heritage Unit #8102

Published: December 22, 2012
Length: 39:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PADesignGuy

This is a short video showcasing Athearn's HO Scale model of Norfolk Southern's GE AC4400 PRR Heritage unit. The first shipment of these RTR models from Athearn delivered in December of 2012....


(NEW) Old Town- Striper

Published: January 02, 2013
Length: 36:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LancCoMarineAkronPA

This video is a walkthrough of Old Town Kayaks Striper sit on top. All Rights are reserved for Lancaster County Marine.


First Sunday Motorcycle Rally

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 59:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Spectolux

The American Legion Post in Ephrata, PA hosts a motorcycle rally every first Sunday of the month. This entire video was shot with an iPhone 4S and edited in iMovie.


Ephrata Performing Arts Center 2015 Season Sneak Peek Cabaret

Published: March 03, 2015
Length: 41:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ephrata Performing Arts Center

A 90 minute cabaret of EPAC performers performing numbers from shows in the 2015 season. The season will include “August: Osage County,” “Monty Python's Spamalot,” “La Cage Aux...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Akron, Pennsylvania

Akron is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-sized town with two main roads going through it: Main Street and 7th Street Pennsylvania Route 272. The town is mostly residential with a number of small businesses. The American headquarters of the Mennonite-related relief organizations, the Mennonite Central Committee and Mennonite Disaster Service, are located in the town.

Located at 40.1564, -76.2039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1884, Boroughs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, 38 miles south east of Harrisburg and about 57 miles west by north of Philadelphia. It is named after Ephrath, a biblical town in what is now Israel. Ephrata's sister city is Eberbach, Germany, the city where its founders originated. In its early history, Ephrata was a pleasure resort and an agricultural community. It is also home to the famous wooden pillow. Ephrata's population has steadily grown over the last century.

Located at 40.1808, -76.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1732, Boroughs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge

The Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the oldest bridge in the county still in use. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Big Conestoga #2 Bridge. The bridge is also called Martin's Mill Bridge, Eberly's Cider Mill Covered Bridge, and Fiand's/Fiantz's Covered Bridge.

Located at 40.1405, -76.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1846, Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania, Covered bridges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Bridges over the Conestoga River, Road bridges in Pennsylvania

Keller's Mill Covered Bridge

The Keller's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Cocalico Creek in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County in the US state of Pennsylvania. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Cocalico No. 5 Bridge. It is also sometimes known as Guy Bard Covered Bridge (after a local jurist) and Rettew's Covered Bridge (after the person that Rettew's Road is named).

Located at 40.1698, -76.2047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1873, Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania, Covered bridges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Road bridges in Pennsylvania

Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Ephrata Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,026 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.1667, -76.1831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1732, Townships in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

WIOV-FM

WIOV-FM (branded as The Big I 105) is a country station serving the Reading, Pennsylvania area and Lancaster, Pennsylvania area and broadcast from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The station broadcasts at 105.1 MHz on the FM dial and is under ownership of Cumulus Media. Their morning show team "Murf and Casey in the Morning" have been on the air together for 10 years, an admirable feat in radio business.

Located at 40.175, -76.1586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Pennsylvania, Country radio stations in the United States, Cumulus Media radio stations, Radio stations established in 1962

Ephrata High School (Pennsylvania)

Ephrata High School is a rural, public secondary school in the Ephrata Area School District located in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.18, -76.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Pennsylvania, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Schools in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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Ephratah, Ephrata, Effridaa, Ефрата